Forecast 15 November 1969

Eamonn Andrews discusses the ITV launch.

1. ★Series 10

1. ★Series 12

Life is full of surprises 13 November 1971

Producer Robert Tyrrell reveals some ‘cloak and dagger’ tactics.

Life is what they make it 6 May 1972

New producer Malcolm Morris reveals more behind-the-scenes secrets. 

1. ★Series 19

The deuce of a job getting Ginny’s jigsaw to fit 21 October 1978

The story of ‘piecing’ together the ‘Life’ of tennis star Virginia Wade.

1. ★Series 21

Magic book that opens new chapters of life 11 October 1980

A feature on those former subjects - ‘The Unsung Heroes’.

1. ★Series 15

Being gentlemen solves many of Life’s problems 9 November 1974

Brief interview with new producer Jack Crawshaw

1. ★Series 29

How They Asked Aspel 28 October 1988

Michael Aspel, tells of the ‘cloak and dagger’ way he became the new presenter.

The Surprise of Your Life 22 July 1955

Radio Times preview of the first edition.

The Yard Man is new BBC Private Eye October 1957

Retired policeman Ronald Vivian’s new role.

This Is Leslie Jackson’s Life November 1957

Interview with This Is Your Life’s first producer.

1. ★Series 16

Some People Can’t Cope With Being A Superstar 22 November 1975

A frank interview with Eamonn Andrews.

1. ★Series 39

Oh Yes You Are! 24 December 1998

Christopher Biggins recalls his This Is Your Life.

1. ★Series 43

This Is Your...Big Red Book 4 January 2003

A look at the show’s true icon.

Eamonn Andrews: This Is Your Other Life 14 November 1970

The host receives the This Is Your Life treatment.

1. ★Series 11

Your invitation to ITV 21 18 September 1976

TV Times editorial highlighting a This Is Your Life special.

Aspects of Aspel 3 February 1979

An interview with TV’s ‘Mr Smooth’ - Michael Aspel.

1. ★Series 3

1. ★Series 1

Editorial: This Is Your Life 23 September 1955

Radio Times preview of the second edition.

Editorial: Poignant Moment 9 November 1956

Radio Times editorial.

1. ★Series 2

This Is My Life 21/8 April 1956

Part of a continuing interview with Eamonn Andrews.

What Goes On Behind That Green Door 26 April 1957

Behind the scenes with the production team.

Anna Neagle 18 February 1958

Press reactions to Anna Neagle’s ‘Life’.

Humphrey Lyttleton 21 April 1958

The story behind the ‘leak’ which lead to Humph’s show.

Matt Busby 7 March 1958

The story of Matt’s replacement This Is Your Life book.

These Are My Lines 27 September 1957

Radio Times preview of the new series.

Cover Story 4 May 1958

Eamonn’s plans are revealed as the series closes.

1. ★Series 4

Viewers watch spirit form on their TV screens 29 November 1958

Two Worlds magazine investigates an unusual claim.

Is This The Best TV Can Do? 4 December 1958

An unflattering review from The Stage.

Is This Your Life? 26 September 1958

Radio Times preview of the new series.

This Is Your Life? 8 March 1959

Radio Times editorial.

Tommy Steele’s Second Year Climaxed by ‘This Is Your Life’ October 1958

Tommy’s rise to fame and his ‘Life’ tribute.

1. ★Series 5

The Return Of This Is Your Life 28 August 1959

Radio Times preview of the new series.

Eyes On Camera Four 20 November 1959

Behind the scenes secrets revealed.

Eamonn Takes A ‘Rest’ 1 April 1960

Radio Times editorial as series 5 comes to an end.

Russ Conway 11 December 1959

An interview with the ‘surprised’ pianist.

Wonderful, says Gracie 22 March 1960

A Daily Mail review of Gracie Fields This Is Your Life.

My Line, Your Life and Laughter 16 September 1960

Radio Times preview of the new series.

1. ★Series 6

This Is Your Life 4 May 1961

Producer Leslie Jackson discusses the aim of the programme.

Woman’s Voice In TV Shock 31 October 1961

Director Yvonne Littlewood on the perils of live broadcasts.

1. ★Series 7

This Is Your Life 28 September 1961

Radio Times preview the seventh series.

Behind the Scenes of This Is Your Life 9 November 1961

The frustrations of a ‘Life’ researcher.

This Is Your Life 27 September 1962

Radio Times preview of the new series.

1. ★Series 8

This Is Your Life November 1962

The 200th edition is marked with comments from past subjects.

It’s The Show That Hangs on a Tightrope 15 November 1969

Interview with footballer Danny Blanchflower, who famously refused the ‘book’.

Street of Fame 17 January 1970

A feature on the previous homes of Eamonn Andrews.

Muhammad Ali: This Is Your Life 7 March 1970

A profile of the World Heavyweight Champion

This Is Your Life 19 November 1969

TVTimes editorial on the launch of the new look show.

Eamonn Andrews is back with another ‘Life’ 11 November 1972

TVTimes preview of new series.

1. ★Series 13

How to Deceive Your Husband 11 November 1972

A light-hearted look at keeping a secret.

Life Lines 19 April 1975

TVTimes editorial with quotes from former subjects.

The Night We Shocked Petula 3 May 1975

TVTimes photo feature on Petula Clark’s second This Is Your Life surprise.

Eamonn’s Surprising Disguises 1 October 1986

A look at some of the bizarre outfits used to help spring the surprises.

1. ★Series 27

Michael Hands Over His Secrets 9 March 1991

Some interesting revelations from a hand reading expert.

1. ★Series 31

This Is My Life 1 December 1994

An interview with Michael Aspel.

1. ★Series 35

Brief Mentions Various 1970-78

A selection of brief cuttings from TVTimes.

Letters to the Editor Various 1973-80

A selection from ITV’s listing magazine TVTimes.

Elizabeth Twistington-Higgins: This Is Your Life 4 April 1970

A profile of the ballet dancer who was stricken with polio.